Female heroes, just beginning

  "As I know it, there is a heroine who has not been included in the merit book!"

  As soon as Wen Yuan spoke, the expressions of the people present changed instantly. Gong Sunlie, who was sitting in a high position, frowned and said, "Female hero? Are you saying that there is a woman among the great hunters?"

  Wen Yuan's mouth curled up, and he bowed his hands, "Not bad, Wen Yuan dares to ask the emperor a question. In the imperial edict about the hunting competition, it only says that young and talented people will be selected from various families in the capital to participate, but it does not explicitly state that women are not allowed to participate. If there really is a woman who participates and achieves great results, will the emperor give her the same reward?"

  Gongsun Lie's eyes slightly condensed, and on this side, Wen Yuan immediately continued, "If I remember correctly, in the hundreds of years of history of our great Yan, there have been many cases of women entering the imperial court and even going to battle. To mention a few, during the time of Emperor Yan, Princess Chang wore armor and went into battle to kill enemies. What an honorable status she had! Our Yan country's women are rarely as heroic as this. I believe that Your Majesty will not disappoint us."

  Wen Yuan's words had just finished, and Gong Sunlie's face had already changed from dark to bright. His eyes scanned the women present, "It seems that the heroine you mentioned must be at our banquet? You might as well call her out and let me take a look. If she is indeed a talented person, am I such an obstinate person?"

  Wen Yuan bowed to Gong Sunlie, "Your Majesty is wise, the woman I spoke of today is at the banquet, she is the second daughter of Chancellor Gu Zhongzheng's family - Gu Yunxi!"

  As soon as the words fell, many people present were in a daze, only three or two eye colors changed slightly, and instantly cast their eyes on Gu Yunxi. The hand holding Gu Yunxi's hand was released at this moment, Xiang Jun's mouth corner smiled faintly at Gu Yunxi, "Second Miss is indeed the pride of my women, go quickly——"

  Gu Yun Xi's eyes slightly narrowed, her calm face seemed to have anticipated tonight's good show. She stood up and walked towards the hall, making a deep bow to Gong Sun Lie, "Minister Gu Yun Xi pays respects to Your Majesty."

  All eyes were cast down at Gu Yunxi, Gong Sunlie raised an eyebrow, "Look up."

  Gu Yunxi straightened her back, her clear and bright eyes met Gong Sunlie's scrutinizing gaze, neither avoiding nor yielding, neither humble nor arrogant. Gong Sunlie's slightly narrowed eyes lit up, "Wen Yuan said you gained a lot in the Grand Hunt, tell me, what did you bring back for me?"

  Everyone's eyes were filled with doubt, Gu Yunxi's mouth curled up, and three words fell sharply, "Snow Lotus!"

  Private discussions erupted, and the bright light in Gong Sunlie's eyes scattered instantly. "That Snow Lotus was actually brought back by you? Then I'll ask you, you're clearly a weak woman, but your martial arts skills are extraordinary?"

  Gu Yunxi shook her head, "No."

  "Gongsun Lie asked again, 'Is it then a divine weapon or a clever plot?'"

  Gu Yunxi shook her head again, "No."

  The whole scene was filled with gasps of amazement. The more the hunt approached Biyun Peak, the more perilous it became. How could this weak woman possibly obtain the Snow Lotus? Gong Sunlie rarely showed patience, "Then how did you manage to get your hands on this Snow Lotus? What's written in this book and what you're saying are somewhat different. Don't you fear that I'll charge you with deceiving the emperor?"

  Gu Yun Xi's eyes slightly narrowed, as if there was something she couldn't say. Wen Huan, who was standing not far from Gu Yun Xi, walked straight to her side and bowed deeply with his aged and bent body. "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. Miss Gu had participated in the hunting game without drawing attention to herself because of her female status, and was even afraid of displeasing you, so she didn't dare report her achievements. It's just that I truly admire her, which is why I recommended her."

  Gongsun Lie nodded, "This I can understand, but I still don't know how a young woman like you managed to get through the difficulties and dangers of Jialing Mountain to obtain that Snow Lotus?"

  Wen Yuan glanced at Gu Yunxi, who was looking down, and clapped his hands three times. The crowd didn't understand what he meant, but suddenly two men came in carrying a large cage covered with black cloth. Gu Yunxi looked up, her eyes flickering slightly.

  Gongsun Mo, sitting in a high position, had already sunk his face. At this moment, seeing the cage, his whole body was even more emitting an aura of disdain. Gongsun Chenglin sat beside Gongsun Mo, and his eyes were also filled with surprise. "How did I not know there would be such a development? Second brother, have you changed your mind?"

  Everyone's eyes were filled with curiosity staring at the black cage, Wen Yuan made a gesture, and the two little servants lifted the black cloth -

  Heaven!

  Surrounded by the sound of gasping, Gu Yunxi's mouth curled up, while Wen Yuan said, "Your Majesty, this is a wolf cub brought back from Jialing Mountain Snow Wolf Valley. Although it's not an adult snow wolf, it can still harm people. However, no matter how ferocious the snow wolf is, when it meets Miss Gu, it becomes a kitten or puppy and obeys her commands."

  Surrounded by suspicious and uncertain gazes, Crown Prince Gong Sun Longqing sat opposite Gong Sun Mo and Gong Sun Chenglin, having already taken in their expressions. Moreover, this matter was initiated by Wen Yuan, and Gu Yunxi's identity as Gong Sun Mo's future younger sister-in-law made it easy to understand the relationships involved. He turned to Gong Sun Lie and said, "Your Majesty, I had no idea that the Prime Minister's estate had such a formidable figure. Why not let Miss Gu show off her skills and broaden our horizons?"

  The Empress heard this and also pouted, "Your Majesty, I would like to see it too."

  The little wolf in the cage let out a few low howls, and the eyes of the people around him changed instantly. Gong Sunlie nodded, "Alright, I've never seen it before either, let's try it."

  As soon as the words came out, it was like an imperial decree. Gu Yunxi stood up according to his words and bowed to Gong Sunlie with a slight bow. She turned around and opened the cage door, while others saw her movements with a frightened expression. Gu Yunxi calmly opened the cage door and stretched out her slender white hand like a moon, directly embracing the restless wolf cub into her arms.

  The little wolf, which was originally fierce and menacing, suddenly calmed down in Gu Yunxi's arms, causing the surrounding crowd to breathe a sigh of relief. However, someone whispered, "If this little wolf has been manipulated by someone, wouldn't anyone be able to control it?"

  The voice was not loud, but just enough for everyone to hear. Gu Yunxi's eyes narrowed slightly as she lightly patted the small wolf's back, and in a flash of lightning, a white figure shot towards the seats where the officials were sitting!

  Ah!

  Amidst the incessant shrieks, wherever the little wolf passed, people fell over each other. A mournful cry escaped, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the most chaotic spot, where a young noble in white clothes was being pinned down by the small wolf. The noble's eyes were filled with fear, his whole body trembling as he stared at the wolf's teeth mere inches from his face, his complexion deathly pale.

  Gù Yún Xī walked step by step, looking down at the extremely familiar person in front of her with a cold smile, "If I let it bite your neck off, do you think it will listen to you or me?"

  "Alright! Alright! Alright!"

  With three good words, the tense scene suddenly came alive. Gong Sunlie's dark eyes lit up, "It's strange that you can get the Snow Lotus, it seems that Snow Wolf Valley is also nothing to you. Well, a woman who can even conquer wolves is stronger than many men. I am the emperor, and rewarding you is only right. Gu Yunxi, what position do you want to ask me for?"

  As soon as the words came out, the expressions of the people in the scene changed slightly. It's easy to say that it's a good thing, but when it comes to entrusting such an important task to a woman, not everyone can accept it openly. Feeling the gaze from all directions, Gu Yunxi made a gesture and hugged Xiao Lang back into her arms, without looking at Gong Sunliu again, she bowed to Emperor Li, "Yunxi does not dare to overstep, everything is up to Your Majesty."

  Gongsun Lie nodded, "Gu Yunxi, I only ask you, in my Great Yan, once a woman enters the palace, she can never become an imperial concubine. You are a daughter of the imperial clan, and your future marriage will likely be tied to the royal family. Now, are you willing to serve me?"

  All eyes were on Gu Yunxi, and in the bright light, her slender figure stood out. She nodded firmly, "Yunxi is willing to serve with all her heart, only hoping not to disappoint Your Majesty's expectations."

  As soon as this remark came out, everyone's eyes became even more unusual. Lie Di's eyes were deep and profound, "Alright, since that's the case, I won't rush to reward you today. Wait for me to arrange a suitable position for you, and retreat first to wait for news."

  "Gu Yun Xi thanked His Majesty for his benevolence."

  Gu Yun turned back to her original position, and various gazes fell on her body, suspicious, disdainful, envious, resentful, and interested. She raised her chin slightly, her eyes clear and cold, her footsteps steady as a rock.

  The little wolf in her arms seemed to have sensed the unusual atmosphere around her, and let out a series of high-pitched howls. Gu Yunxi's expression remained unchanged, and with this proud and domineering attitude, she stepped into the center of the power struggle in Dayan. However, for her, it was only just beginning!

  By the way?

  Mmm-hmm, this is just the beginning~